Gut Microbiota as a Lever to Improve Human Health

Gut Microbiota as a Lever to Improve Human Health
Wednesday, December 9, 2020
Zoom Webinar Recording
We have invited senior research scientist of Microbiology and Immunology, Dr. Erica Sonnenburg, MD, PhD, to provide you with an overview of the past decade of research demonstrating the profound link between the human gut microbiota and aspects of human physiology including metabolism, immune
function, and central nervous system function.
At the conclusion of this class, you will be able to:
- Teach participants about the numerous vital connections between our gut microbiota and human health, including specific examples related to metabolism, immunity, and neurobiology.
- Illustrate the numerous factors that can alter the microbiota in everyday life, including the many insults of the modern world (e.g., antibiotics, low-fiber diet) that directly impact microbiota composition and function.
- Provide practical advice for how individuals can change their diet and lifestyle to nurture and health-promoting microbiota.
Presenter: Dr. Erica Sonnenburg, MD, PhD
Senior Research Scientist, Stanford University School of Medicine
Department of Microbiology and Immunology
The SCCR Science Series is a 2-hour lecture held monthly or bi-monthly, covering various scientific and clinical topics with the specific aim to educate members of the clinical research community. We invite clinicians to discuss anatomy and physiology as well as pathophysiology of various therapeutic areas. Learn more: stan.md/2VjeBv3